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Acqua Alta

Another Intriguing Murder Mystery in the Venetian Crime Series
By Donna Leon
Series: Commissario Brunetti
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Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice Questura is drawn into a gripping investigation when his long-time acquaintance Brett Lynch is brutally attacked in the palazzo of famed diva Flavia Petrelli. Amidst threats and mounting danger, a body is discovered as a storm looms over the city, weaving a tangled tale of music, art, and murder.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for fans of crime fiction who appreciate atmospheric settings and a blend of cultural elements with thrilling narratives.

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The fifth novel in the highly popular Commissario Brunetti crime series.

The fifth novel in the highly popular Commissario Brunetti series

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Commissario Guido Brunetti of the Venice Questura is shocked to hear that Brett Lynch, a friend since a murder case at La Fenice, has suffered a savage beating.

The attack, in the beautiful palazzo home of Flavia Petrelli, reigning diva of La Scala, had come with a message: "Don't keep that appointment with Dottor Semenzato."

Then, with the storm clouds gathering fast over the city, a man's body is found...

Acqua Alta by Donna Leon envelops you in a thrilling tale of intrigue and danger, set against the stunning backdrop of Venice.

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A splendid series . . . with a backdrop of the city so vivid you can almost smell it — Sunday Telegraph
Music and art mingle delightfully with murder and mayhem in the course of this very engaging story. — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447201656

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pan Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 274g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Donna Leon Fiction General Fiction Series: Commissario Brunetti

About the Author

Donna Leon has lived in Venice for many years and previously lived in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Iran and China, where she worked as a teacher.

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